Videos & Webinars
WEBINAR | Back from the Brink: India’s Swamp Deer
Originally presented February 17, 2025
The barasingha—or swamp deer—is one of the most endangered mammals in the world. Living exclusively in India and Nepal, these large, regal deer rely almost entirely on marsh grasses for sustenance, which poses a dire challenge as their habitats have shrunk due to human encroachment, climate change and other factors. Expedition Leader Yaju Upadhyaya introduces us to the barasingha, including its biology, behavior and the role it plays in its ecosystem. He also shares how conservation efforts brought this cervid back from the brink of extinction, and what’s being done to protect it today.
The barasingha—or swamp deer—is one of the most endangered mammals in the world. Living exclusively in India and Nepal, these large, regal deer rely almost entirely on marsh grasses for sustenance, which poses a dire challenge as their habitats have shrunk due to human encroachment, climate change and other factors. Expedition Leader Yaju Upadhyaya introduces us to the barasingha, including its biology, behavior and the role it plays in its ecosystem. He also shares how conservation efforts brought this cervid back from the brink of extinction, and what’s being done to protect it today.
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WEBINAR | Incredible Flora of India
Originally presented December 13, 2024
India is home to some of the planet's most iconic wildlife, from Bengal tigers and snow leopards to Asian elephants and one-horned rhinos. But to truly appreciate these charismatic creatures, it helps to understand the ecosystems they inhabit, including India's incredible plant life. Expedition Leader Faiza Mookerjee delves into some of the habitats that we visit on our India adventures (sal and dhok tree forests, grasslands, scrub deserts and the alpine forests of Ladakh) and introduces us to the trees, flowers and other flora that populate them.
India is home to some of the planet's most iconic wildlife, from Bengal tigers and snow leopards to Asian elephants and one-horned rhinos. But to truly appreciate these charismatic creatures, it helps to understand the ecosystems they inhabit, including India's incredible plant life. Expedition Leader Faiza Mookerjee delves into some of the habitats that we visit on our India adventures (sal and dhok tree forests, grasslands, scrub deserts and the alpine forests of Ladakh) and introduces us to the trees, flowers and other flora that populate them.
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WEBINAR | World Animal Day Special: Asian Wildlife Back from the Brink
Originally presented October 4, 2023
October 4 is World Animal Day! In honor of the holiday, Expedition Leader Conan Dumenil highlights the success stories of a few of Asia's flagship species—including Bengal tigers, Asian elephants, one-horned rhinos, Asiatic lions and more—and how they've come back from the edge of extinction. Learn about the historic threats these species have faced and the impressive efforts of governments, conservation organizations like World Wildlife Fund, communities and individuals that have ensured their survival.
October 4 is World Animal Day! In honor of the holiday, Expedition Leader Conan Dumenil highlights the success stories of a few of Asia's flagship species—including Bengal tigers, Asian elephants, one-horned rhinos, Asiatic lions and more—and how they've come back from the edge of extinction. Learn about the historic threats these species have faced and the impressive efforts of governments, conservation organizations like World Wildlife Fund, communities and individuals that have ensured their survival.
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